Athletes

Allison Fisher is universally regarded as the most successful billiards player in history.  Since winning her first world championship at age 17, she has amassed more world, national, and professional titles than any other sports star-male or female.  Her personal achievements, industry contributions, and dedication to the less fortunate have transformed her into a true champion in sport and life, and her good natured elegance has endeared her to millions of fans around the world.

Allison was born in Cheshunt, England, on February 24, 1968.  She began playing billiards at age seven and credits her parents, Peter and Christine, for enabling one of sports' truly remarkable careers.

Today Allison dominates women's cue-sports.  She won 80 national and 11 world titles, and became a household name in Great Britain before moving to Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1995.  Since immigrating to the United States, she has added 51 Women's Professional Billiard Association (WPBA) "Classic Tour" titles and an unprecedented 21 international championships to her record.

A regular on cable network ESPN, Allison is one of the most recognized athletes on sports television.

Recently, a fan asked Allison about her longevity in the sport.  She replied "Billiards, like all sports, requires extensive technical knowledge combined with acute physical and emotional discipline.  Nolan Ryan played major league baseball for 27 years.  I hope to top his record.  Right now, I'm playing my best pool ever, and I plan to compete as long as I'm performing this well."

Allison has transformed the way billiards is played, viewed, and enjoyed.  She believes her approach to training, called "body-centered practice," can be applied to other sports such as golf and tennis.

Most important, Allison feels strongly that sports personalities should be held accountable for their life decisions and set good examples for children.  She puts it this way: "if you give nothing back, who are you?"